The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Massachusetts, including organizations working in education, family support, youth programs, housing, and advocacy.
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable at a glance
In short: The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable gave $393K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $393,000
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,100
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $8,525,593
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newton Community Service Centers Inc ($100K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 108 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 4% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable gives
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 671% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $393K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Newton Community Service Centers Inc W Newton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Newton Community Service Centers Inc W Newton, MA | capital project to make the main building's basement conform to fire code | $25,000 |
| Newton Community Service Centers Inc W Newton, MA | capital project | $25,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc Boston, MA | Family Navigation Center | $20,000 |
| West Suburban Y M C a Newton, MA | Childcare financial aid/Newton Corner Place fund | $20,000 |
| New England Justice for Our Neighbors Belmont, MA | Advice and Advocacy fund | $17,500 |
| Newton Community Development Foundation Inc Newton, MA | NCDF Youth Programs | $15,000 |
| Newton Youth Success Collaborative Newton, MA | I'm Amazing program | $15,000 |
| Pathway to Possible Inc Newton Center, MA | Campaign for a Living Wage | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,525,593 | $576,644 | $494,210 | $393,000 | 30 | $417,528 | $522,044 | $471,603 |
| 2024 | $8,443,159 | $431,192 | $439,340 | $346,500 | 26 | $372,991 | $380,397 | $442,671 |
| 2023 | $8,451,307 | $33,117 | $432,126 | $349,665 | 27 | $373,520 | $139,887 | $398,523 |
| 2022 | $8,850,316 | $-38,243 | $144,600 | $51,000 | 2 | $85,676 | $122,337 | $397,803 |
| 2021 | $9,033,159 | $9,390,474 | $357,315 | $320,000 | 23 | $322,890 | $917,611 | $177,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable reported a distributable amount of $472K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a scholarship fund for early education students, childcare financial aid, family services, youth programs, housing, and advocacy.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms: Newton Community Service Centers says it strengthens families and communities through programs supporting child development, parenting, and working parents. FamilyAid Boston says it helps parents and caregivers experiencing homelessness secure and sustain housing. Pathway to Possible says it provides housing, support, and advocacy for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities and their families. Newton Community Development Foundation says it develops housing for moderate- and low-income families and older adults and provides community advocacy. Reach Beyond Domestic Violence says it works with survivors and engages communities to promote healthy relationships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $393,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median of $9,500. Notable grants included $50,000 to Framingham State University Foundation for a scholarship fund addressing early education students’ financial needs; $50,000 to Newton Community Service Centers for general and unrestricted support; and two additional $25,000 grants to that organization for capital projects. Other grants included $20,000 to FamilyAid Boston for its Family Navigation Center and $20,000 to West Suburban YMCA for childcare financial aid and the Newton Corner Place fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Willem Andreas Overmeer, Dr Willem J A M Overmeer, Marion Pollock, and Sara Pollock DeMedeiros as trustees.
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Willem J A M Overmeer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Marion Pollock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Pollock DeMedeiros
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gwendoline Thornblade (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Dr Willem J A M Overmeer (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable
How much does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable give each year?
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable gave $393K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $347K across 26 grants.
What is The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's typical grant size?
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $13,100, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable give grants?
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, MA (11 grants), W Newton, MA (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Newton Center, MA (2 grants).
Does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's largest grantees?
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Newton Community Service Centers Inc ($100,000 across 3 grants), Familyaid Boston Inc ($20,000) and West Suburban Y M C a ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable?
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $418K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a scholarship fund for early education students, childcare financial aid, family services, youth programs, housing, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's EIN?
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6515768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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